The market for REITs that invest in agency MBS is looking a lot better than it was in April. Meanwhile, AG Mortgage Investment Trust reached a $5.0 million settlement with Royal Bank of Canada.

Nonbank Ginnie Mae issuers increased their borrowings under the PTAP program in May but not significantly. Next up: FHA’s forbearance policy on loans in progress.

The new FHFA-sponsored capital rule is finally here. But how long will it take for Fannie and Freddie to meet the standard before they can be released from conservatorship prison?

Certain nonbanks in the MBS market can tap liquidity through new borrowings but terms can be pricey. Case in point is New Residential.

Bank of America issued a $1 billion social bond to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus, the first U.S. commercial bank to do so.

All 17 publicly traded REITs reported double-digit declines in their MBS portfolios during the first quarter, with six institutions now with portfolios less than $1 billion. (Includes data chart.)

Uncertainty regarding the performance of mortgages underlying its CRT in-vestments prompted PMT to boost the discount rate on its loans from just 5% at the end of the fourth quarter to about 11% as of March 31.

Will the FHA hike premiums as a way to allay forbearance risk on Ginnie Mae-backed loans? Probably not, but it’s an option.

Designed to aid MBS issuers hurt by the pandemic, the Ginnie Mae PTAP has received high marks thus far. Details about usage could be released before the weekend starts.